Question

On Earth, a student weighs 100 lbs. They student calculated what their weight would be on different planets in the solar system. The results are shown in the table below.

Planet Weight (lbs.) Mass of Planet
(1024kg) Distance from the Sun (AU)
Venus 90 4.87 0.732
Earth 100 5.97 1.0
Mars 40 0.642 1.524
Jupiter 260 1898 5.203

Which of the following statements is best supported by the information in the table?
Responses
A Jupiter has more than twice the gravitational force of Earth because of Jupiter’s mass.Jupiter has more than twice the gravitational force of Earth because of Jupiter’s mass.
B Earth has four times the gravitational force of Mars because it is a shorter distance from the Sun.Earth has four times the gravitational force of Mars because it is a shorter distance from the Sun.
C Mars has more gravitational force than Venus because of its mass.Mars has more gravitational force than Venus because of its mass.
D Venus has more gravitational force than Earth because it is a shorter distance from the Sun.

Answer 1

C Mars has more gravitational force than Venus because of its mass.